South Africa seals off Negro townships amid revolt
Three thousand armed white soldiers and sailors cordon Nyanga and Langa near Cape Town to halt demonstrations as Prime Minister Verwoerd uses emergency powers. Regime bans work stoppages and mass disobedience amid arrests of leaders and rumors of a march on Ft Johannesburg Prison.
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Gas Station Explosion Kills Five in Auburn
In Auburn New York a gas station exploded destroying the building and leaving a large debris filled pit. Five people died including three firefighters and two station employees. Two nearby apartment residents were injured as authorities investigate the blast cause and ignition source.
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Urbana man convicted of first degree murder in cyanide poisoning
James Garfield Buckney, 52, was found guilty of the October murder of James Chico Gomes, 36, a junk yard hand, after serving a wine and six beers laced with cyanide to a woman friend. Jury recommended mercy and a life sentence. Both men were from Urbana.
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James Chico Gomes
Urbana
Kickoff Night for 1960 Census Sets T Schedule
Washington AP reports the 1960 census starts with T night counting hotel and motel guests before the door to door survey begins Friday. About 170000 temporary workers will collect data costing roughly 118 million dollars. The nationwide count tracks residents away on April 1 and forms the statistical basis for government and business planning.
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Washington
Uncle Sam
Want Ads Previewing The Want Ads
A lively note from the Want Ad pages highlights daily listings including glass finds, job opportunities, business ventures, car purchases, homes for rent or sale, and various other items for readers seeking bargains and notices.
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Chihuahua
Plane Crashes in Little Rock Housing Area
A military jet crashed in a residential area of Little Rock at about 6 10 a m. Police said wreckage was scattered over a section of town and initial reports noted two parachutes seen and possible mid air collision.
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Little Rock
Ark
New Personnel Director Named for Mental Hygiene Department
Wilfred F. Meier was appointed personnel director for the Department of Mental Hygiene and Correction, effective today. A 41 year old World War II veteran from Bangor Wisconsin, he previously served as personnel officer at the Federal Reformatory in Chillicothe and will earn 9420 a year. He and his wife and daughter reside in Columbus. Meier will lead recruitment for professional staff across Ohio's institutions as the department employs about 14820 people.
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Federal Reformatory
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Bangor
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Wake Forest
Michigan man dies en route to wife funeral in Tennessee
A Dearborn man Jimmie MecFalls 49 dies en route to Erin Tennessee for his wife's funeral after his car crashed into a truck on a curve east of Bowling Green on U S 6. Four others injured including two of his teenage sons. The truck driver survived.
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United States and Britain propose new nuclear test plan
The United States and Britain present a counter proposal at the three power test ban conference in Geneva. The plan seeks a detailed international controls system before a treaty and a short term moratorium on undetectable underground tests with a joint scientific search during the pause. The proposal follows Eisenhower and Macmillan talks at Camp David and precedes Soviet reaction.
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Washington
East Liverpool Ohio River Near Flood Stage
Flood danger grips Midwest as Ohio River rises toward flood stage near East Liverpool. River at 30.6 feet at 7 a.m. with crest expected near noon 32 feet threat to downtown roads and evacuation of five families. Red Cross reports thousands displaced across five states with widespread minor flooding in several areas.
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Showdown Nears On Voting For Negroes in Senate
The Senate advanced toward a showdown over hearings for Negroes seeking registration before court appointed voting registrars. A House bill calls for simple hearings with two days notice. The Judiciary Committee added a two day advance notice requirement and allowed registrars to sit in, with debate over active participation.
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Senate
Senate Judiciary Committee
Two-Headed Calf Dies at Birth in Springfield Farm
A calf born with two heads lived only 20 minutes after birth. The Holstein calf named Kaye Dunnlog gen Lady was born to Clyde Stockwell, a Clark County dairy farmer, and died shortly after birth on Wednesday.
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Kaye Dunnloggen
Clyde Stockwell
Clark County
Power Firms Plan 750000 Volt Test Transmission Line
American Electric Power Service Corporation and Westinghouse announce a joint project to build and operate a 750000 volt test transmission line at Apple Grove West Virginia on Appalachian Power Co. land. The program will energize in late 1960 or early 1961 and run three to five years.
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Philip Sporn
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Ohio Brass Co
Sandy Cherniss Up for Sahara Chorus Tryout in Las Vegas
Coed Sandy Cherniss with 41 24 37 measurements earns a weeklong chance at a $250 a week Sahara Hotel chorus role. If she measures up talent wise she could be hired permanently amid prior city college complaints her appearance distracted male students.
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San Francisco City College
Sahara Hotel
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San Francisco
Hand Grenade Blast Injures 3 Privates
At Fort Dix New Jersey a hand grenade exploded injuring three privates. Pfe Don E Brubaker 24 of Delphos Ohio reported in good condition with back and leg injuries. Pvt Richard V Wootten 20 of Philadelphia suffered abdominal and facial injuries. Pvt David Anderson 19 of Holbrook Massachusetts sustained back and leg wounds.
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Don E. Brubaker
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Delphos
Ohio
Richard V. Wootten
Philadelphia
David Anderson
Holbrook
Mass
DiSalle Delegates Split On Miller In Primary Fight
The DiSalle Kennedy committee in Cleveland splits over using the Millerite issue in the Democratic primary against Ray Miller slate. Key figures argue whether to emphasize support for DiSalle or oppose Miller, with Coleman cautioning against a county split from the state organization.
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Kennedy Committee
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Michael V. DiSalle
U. S
Thomas A. Burke
Edward Pucel
William L. Coleman
Cuyahoga County
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Cuyahoga
Weather to warm again by Friday after cool spell
Cooler weather moved over Ohio overnight and lingered today with drizzle and light rain. Rain totals varied with Cleveland reporting three-quarters of an inch and Columbus about a quarter inch while Toledo had only .01 inch. Dry conditions are expected this afternoon as a low pressure area moves away. Temperatures in the 40s were logged statewide with Toledo the coolest at 41.
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Air Force Tanker Crashes Over Atlantic Killing Three
A KC97 Stratotanker crashed 40 miles east of Cape Canaveral killing three of 14 aboard. Eleven survivors were rescued by Navy destroyer Sullivans and other vessels. Lt. John Rogers among the rescued was in good condition. Survivors were taken to Port Canaveral and Patrick AFB by helicopter.
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